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Gary ClarkNew South WalesIt was about 25 years ago that thelocal trainers moved to develop astraight track at the existing horse track.Henry feels they were battling againsthidden issues.“I don’t think the horse club reallywanted us there, although the GRA weresupportive,” he said.So how long will Henry continueracing his dogs?“Probably another year, then mydaughter can take over. but I’ll stilltravel to the races,” he said.Maybe it’s the potassium in thosebananas, there’s no stopping 88-year-oldHenry and his energy and enthusiasm issure to still be there at 98.MOST people retire in their midsixtiesor at least try to.But for Henry McCarthy (above)there is no such thing as retirement.At the age of 88, Henry loves hisgreyhounds, and it was hard to give hiswork away.Henry finally decided to retire at 78.”I had to stop eventually but I lovework and the dogs,” Henry said.You could hear in his voice he wouldhave continued work if allowed.A timbercutter and truck driver bytrade, McCarthy is a country boy bornand bred in Wauchope.Known as “Timber Town”, on themid-north coast, Henry moved fromWauchope to Coffs Harbour where hehas been since a 16-year-old.Domiciled in the banana town ofCoffs Harbour, Henry is one of only twogreyhound trainers who remain in thecoastal holiday destination but it is theideal lifestyle.“I’ve been here for 60 years, thereare still a couple of trainers left in townsnearby like Sawtell,” he said.“Although I only have three dogs,there is still plenty of work andtravelling to do but it keeps me going.”McCarthy’s success at the moment iscoming from Fasten Up who has won 13races including the Kempsey Oaks inFebruary.She also finished second in the NewYears Gift at Casino and was a KempseyCup finalist in June.McCarthy purchased Fasten Up fromleading breeder Kevin Johnson.“I don’t think Kevin thought she wasfast enough,” Henry said.Fasten Up is owned by Henry’sdaughter Glynis who now lives with herdad.Has Henry a favourite track?“I think Grafton is the best in thisarea, but the dogs pick the track,” hesaid.McCarthy has never had a citywinner, not that it worries him, he hasthough had a couple of city placegettersand one of his favourite and best chaserswas Harlem Miss.He loves the country, wouldn’t swapit for anything. 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